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Deuter Futura Zero 40 Pack
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Deuter Futura Zero 40 Pack

Item # 749076

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Deuter—a pack pioneer and innovator—demonstrates their usual great craftsmanship in this top-loading daypack, but in a lighter design!

  • To cut weight, pack is made with light but strong and abrasion-resistant micro-rip/ripstop nylon and 210-denier and 420-denier nylons
  • Deuter's patented Aircomfort suspension allows warm air to escape and fresh air to circulate between pack and your back
  • Suspension consists of a spring steel frame that is flexible and light, and tensioned to support the suspended mesh for ventilation
  • Contoured, padded shoulder straps are lined with MeshTex fabric for breathability and feature stabilizer straps for ideal proper positioning of pack
  • Soft hip pads and hipbelt wrap body, stabilizing and controlling lateral movements of pack while on the go; hipbelt features a valuables pocket
  • Main compartment has plenty of room for a full day hike, on or off the trail
  • Front stash pocket and side mesh pockets store often-accessed gear such as water bottles, headlamp, first-aid kit, sunscreen, multi-tool and more
  • Top lid pocket can hold your map, compass or GPS, spare batteries and other small equipment items
  • Hydration-compatible design features reservoir pocket and drink tube exit port for on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately)
  • Side compression straps let you cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying
  • Simple, lightweight twin tool loops let you quickly stash trekking poles and ice axes
  • Deuter recommends a carrying capacity of 30 pounds

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Deuter Futura Zero 40 Pack Specs

Specification

Description

GenderMen's
Frame typeInternal
Approximate volume2,450 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric40 liters
Average weight3 lbs. 3 oz.
Average weight - metric1.4 kilograms
Adjustable torsoNo
MaterialNylon/polyester
Number of pockets3 + main compartment
Hydration compatibleYes
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Deuter Futura Zero 40 Pack Customer Reviews

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Deuter Futura Zero 40 Pack
 
4.6

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good padding (6)
  • Large capacity (6)
  • Adjustable (5)
  • Comfortable (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day trip (8)
    • Hiking (6)
    • Backpacking (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (4), Avid adventurer (3)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist (4)

    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    Jun

    15

    2008

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Best of Class

    By kerr

    from Albuqueruqe, NM

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Good padding
    • Large capacity
    • Very adjustable
    • Well ventilated durable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Day trip

      Comments about Deuter Futura Zero 40 Pack:

      This is a great pack. I tried the atmos, and REIs venturi, but this pack is definately best in class. It seems to be highly durable and very well thought out. My one and onlt gripe is that the water pouch only has a hanger for deuter brand water bags (like a 1" strip of velcro..might work with others, but none that I have seen). The only way to really know which to buy is to go to the store and try them on. But I think you will find that this pack is the one to buy (even if it weighs an extra few ounces). Enjoy

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      24

      2008

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      great for a little guy!

      By SavedOne

      from Olympia, Wa

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good padding
      • Large capacity
      • Nice color
      • Plenty of Gear Attachment
      • Very adjustable

      Cons

      • Not enough belt pockets

      Best Uses

      • Day trip
      • Hiking

      Comments about Deuter Futura Zero 40 Pack:

      Excellent bag for snowshoeing and climbing. had issues with hip belts hurting on other bags, but the support from the back of this one is great. I'm really skinny, 5'6" 135 lbs, so my hip bones rub. I usually do 10-20 mile day hikes. Really easy to strap on everything, shoes, crampons, ax, poles.. ect. Only one belt pocket, i keep my inhaler and chap stick in it, wish there was another one for quick snacks..

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      9

      2007

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great bag!!

      By Atl-Sasquatch

      from Marietta, GA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Large capacity
      • Very adjustable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Day trip
        • Hiking

        Comments about Deuter Futura Zero 40 Pack:

        This is my new hiking pack, its perfect for 2-3 day hikes. It also has the water space in between the internal frames in the back. Very comfortable bag.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Apr

        7

        2008

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Perfect for 1-2 day hikes

        By Wolfmedic77

        from Atlanta, GA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Good padding
        • Well balanced
        • well made

        Cons

        • Not enough straps

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Day trip
        • Hiking

        Comments about Deuter Futura Zero 40 Pack:

        Used this pack on several day trips and a solo overnighter. It packed all equipment including tent and the side mesh pockets fit great for oval shaped H2O bottles. I just wish it had a rain cover and a decent size pockets on the hip belt. Ventilation and fit are superb.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Feb

        16

        2009

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        You get your money's worth

        By Biz in Utah

        from Salt Lake City, Utah

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Load
        • Highly Adjustable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Day trip
          • Hiking

          Comments about Deuter Futura Zero 40 Pack:

          I look for gear that will last and don't mind paying extra for quality. This pack meets those requirements. I had never heard of the brand before so I was really skepitcal, until another customer at REI mentioned this brand and recommended it (yeah everyone has an opinion). I have had this pack for 2 years and I use this pack on extended day hikes (12-14hrs) or overnight trips in civilization. Easy to adjust, very comfortable, lightweight but sturdy and holds plenty. Not meant to be a book bag (but fills that role more often than not) but a serious piece of outdoor equipment. My wife use's it also and it fits her excellent (5'7"-140). Excellent quality and don't feel like I got ripped off.

          My NorthFace 65 just bit the dust..I will buy a Dueter.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          2

          2008

          (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Nice pack, got a laugh out of it.

          By JosephBuck

          from Fresno, Ca

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good padding
          • Large capacity
          • Very adjustable

          Cons

          • Mislabeled

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Day trip
          • Hiking

          Comments about Deuter Futura Zero 40 Pack:

          Tried on several packs in store today, loved the way this pack fit and felt and the size. After trying on maybe 15 packs I kept coming back to this one. Good price, good fit, really comfortable. Ended up buying one and left the store really happy.

          Got home and started packing it up and realized that the back I was trying on loaded up in store was bigger than the one I brought home, and the tool loops were different. Checked the site and it turns out I got a Futura Zero 30 with the color and stitching label of the Zero 40. Made me laugh, but the customer service rep that answered the phone said just bring it by and they will swap it out.

          Also have to say, the 30 is a nice pack, but a little small for what I wanted.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          24

          2007

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          A great day pack

          By Ehud

          from San Diego, CA

          About Me Weekend hiker

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Good padding
          • Large capacity
          • Very adjustable

          Cons

          • I wish the front pocket w

          Best Uses

          • beach / park
          • Day trip

          Comments about Deuter Futura Zero 40 Pack:

          As usual with Deuter packs this is a great piece of equipment. Great for day hikes and beach / park days. I wish it had an additional zipped pocket.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Dec

          11

          2008

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          WoW please read!

          By mo/mule

          from St. L MO

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Load
          • Good padding
          • Highly Adjustable
          • Large capacity
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping
            • Day trip
            • Hiking

            Comments about Deuter Futura Zero 40 Pack:

            I have finally found a certain pack "nirvana"
            Looked at everything, tried on nearly every "cubic" variations, this pack is tough to beat. Here's my cube of carbon, I'm 6'0", 225lb and have a pack on my backside filled with my gear and my 12 yrs old while skiing. I've been skiing with a loose pack for a long time - been looking for a great "comfortable" pack to as I'm now packin a hole lot more gear. With frame and support working together - the weight gets more evenly distributed and as I'm sure you can tell - just a little more than enthusiastic about this piece of gear. I'm 57 and comfort and support are big for me. It seems as though the shoulder straps are just as the rei. guy said "better spacing" up top.
            Anyway, even if you do nothing else, try one on.
            You won't be sorry you took the time

            • Gift:
            • No
            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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